Using hormonal therapy during menopause has a long history of controversy.

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Now, a new study reaffirms the original recommendation.

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It found that hormonal therapy does not benefit the prevention of chronic illness.

“We concluded there is no net benefit.

The benefits and risks cancel each other out,” task Force panel member Dr. James Stevermer toldHealthDay.

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Yet, on a positive note, it has been found to help with bone loss and colon cancer.